Exploring how social and environmental factors affect heart disease disparities
Official title: Investigation of the social context and physical environment on cardiovascular disease disparities in the All of Us Research Program
Funded at University of Chicago · NIH-10925390 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how things like where you live and the air you breathe can affect heart health, especially for people in low-income communities, and it invites patients to share their experiences to help us learn more about these important issues.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $164,000 |
| NIH project number | 5R03HL172114-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10925390 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from low-income or underrepresented communities who are at risk for cardiovascular diseases.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the targeted low-income or underrepresented groups may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the complex relationship between social context, environmental factors, and cardiovascular disease (CVD) disparities, particularly among low-income and underrepresented populations. By analyzing data from the All of Us Research Program, the study aims to understand how neighborhood deprivation and exposure to air pollution contribute to CVD risk. The research employs advanced analytic methods to identify protective factors and the interplay of various influences on heart health. Patients may be involved in providing data that helps uncover these critical insights.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for reducing cardiovascular disease disparities and enhancing health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding health disparities through similar approaches, indicating the potential for impactful findings in this study.
Where this research is happening
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University of Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aschebrook-Kilfoy, Briseis a — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Aschebrook-Kilfoy, Briseis a
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.